How did you choose the breed you did?

[GoldenRetrLuver]

This doesnt mean to offend anybody here, but how or why did you choose the breed of dog you did? My mom LOVES shelties and collies, so we found a collie breeder and got Molly, and I have always wanted a golden retriever, afterall...they are my fav!!!:D ;)

[Cheshirekatt]

I just went and adopted a dog from the shelter and it was a pitty/hound mix. She wasn't the easiest dog to raise. I would NOT recommend a pit bull/coonhound cross for a first time dog owner! But I fell in love with both breeds none the less. I like a good, solid medium sized dog with spunk and not a big shedder. And I love how pittys come in all coat colors/patterns.

[kingrattus]

My dad loves black labs. they remind him of his see & eye dog Ridge. He loved ridge soo much. & when the pet store had some good looking black lab mix's he tested Max first (the scruff test) & said, I'll take him. later on we found out he had pitty & rotti in him, the pet store left out that part so the puppies would sell.

[lute]

i love mini dachshunds,but i don't own one.i almost got one,but the people that found her gave her to me then took her before i could even see her.:mad:

we had a yorkie which is my mom's fav. breed of dog,but he died so we went to the shelter,and got beanie our pomarainian....i was the only one in the family that didn't want him,but he is one of the best dogs i've had.

we normally just keep whatever we find on the side of the road or from people that don't want their dog anymore.lol.

[Fox-Gal]

I'm a Boxer person, I have 3 right now, I've had them sense I was a baby. All my baby pictures have a Boxer in them, he never left my side. So It's just in my family blood I guess. Plus any dog that loyal....I should be loyal too. :D

Of course I do have other breeds, Great Dane, MinPin, Pom. so I'm not limited to just Boxers :)

[Kfamr]

I love pit bulls.... always wanted one but never have got one.

Both of mine "chose" us. we didn't go out looking for a certain breed although i'd love to own a full pit bull.
For years i begged and begged and for a few days my dad and i went to each of the shelters close to us.... we found Simba. He decided he wanted to come home with us, so he did.

When adopting Nala first we went to the SPCA like the monday befor. There was this adorable little girl pit bull puppy. I'm pretty sure my dad would have signed the papers right then and there, we even went up to the office to check up on her availibilty. The only thing is, we were out of their "district" and they can't adopt pit bulls out of their district,which i think is complete B.S. Dogs in the shelter are in need of homes whether it be 1 mile away or 4 miles away. and since it was a pit bull, if i was the owner of a shelter i'd do anything and everything to make sure it find a perfect home, even if it is a few miles farther, as i would with any dog.

So, that Friday following Friday, i had a half a day of shcool.When we got home we went to the Human Society like our normal weekly visits. We were playing around with the 4 lab mix puppies in the puppy pin, but the guy who worked in the kennels said they were all adopted. Nala was the lightest colored, skinniest, smallest of all the puppies. she has 1 black and two tan littermates. My dad said "Lets go up to the office and see if she's really adopted, because there's nothing that says "Adopted".... "What?? Ok dad." So we went up to the office, gave the lady her number and she handed us papers...Dad still says "Well, i wasn't going to get her but the office was crowded and loud and the lady just handed me the paper" uhh huhhh ok day :rolleyes: Dad had me fill most of them out, but with his info. He signed and i went in back to get her a bag of puppy food. As we were filling out the paper, one of her littermates were getting adopted also. When we were all done rushed back to get her, she was mine!:D My first "puppy".


Ok... so that was a little more than you asked for but yeah, they chose us. :D

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Cheshirekatt
And I love how pittys come in all coat colors/patterns.

Aren't Pits the best?? :D

[Cheshirekatt]

Originally posted by Fox-Gal
I'm a Boxer person, I have 3 right now, I've had them sense I was a baby. All my baby pictures have a Boxer in them, he never left my side. So It's just in my family blood I guess. Plus any dog that loyal....I should be loyal too. :D

Of course I do have other breeds, Great Dane, MinPin, Pom. so I'm not limited to just Boxers :)

Hello and welcome to PT! :) Joxer is my first boxer...he's actually a boxer/pitty mix and he's the best dog ever. he definately makes me want another one sometime in the future!

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Thanx for all your replies everyone! I enjoyed reading them!:)

[Cheshirekatt]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Aren't Pits the best?? :D

You know it. ;)

[binka_nugget]

I've always loved dogs for as long as I can remember. I've gone through phases where I wanted certain dogs for their looks. Ok so I was 5..can't blame me for choosing looks over temperment. Last year, I started getting impatient with asking for a dog year after year. I started to actually do something about it. I searched the net for dog breeds and really liked border collies. I knew that they were hard to handle for first time owners but I was sure I was ready for one. I was certain because my relatives had always had a dog and I had looked after them a few times. Everytime I looked after them, my cousin's would allow me to train them if I wanted..so I always did. I found an independant border collie rescue here in vancouver and had my eyes set on one. Of course, I didn't get my way. The one I wanted had been adopted. So I tried the Spca and the local pound. Of about 4 shelters, one was the perfect dog. His name was "Lupe" and he was a BCX. Boy was he ever lovely. We went and spent almost an hour with him. I begged my mom to adopt him but she said we'd have to inform my dad first. Naturally, he was adopted before we could come back. I cried ALOT. So, my mom and I looked into newspaper ads. I knew that alot of them were BYB's so I was cautious. We found an add that said 8 sable shelties..etc. We called him and went down for a 5 hour drive to get a sheltie. I was determined to not care for the pup. Not abuse it or anything but just not give my 100% to it..leave it to my mom. 5 seconds after we saw him, my heart melted. So 5 hours back...and we finally had our pup home. Oh yea...you asked why we chose the breed..LOL well that's my story on getting a pup....
To keep it short..my mom wanted a collie..I wanted border collie..both were herders so I looked into it and found shelties..I heard they had some bc in them..even if it was a little i didn't care...and looked close enough to a collie..

[wolfsoul]

Let's not go over Timber's breeds again :rolleyes:

Anyways, I didn't choose Timber or Leather, but I'll tell you why I want my future dogs :D

Catahoula leopard dog --- Because they are smart, great guard dogs, watch dogs, large, BEAUTIFUL, they aren't common, they require alot of excercise, and they are great with kids and other animals.

German shepherd --- Very intelligent, great guard dogs/watch dogs, require alot of excercise and grooming, very affectionate, seen as somewhat aggressive (advantage for me: I love having a dog that looks tough :p) Good with other animals, and with kids, large.

These are the dogs I'm getting :D

[lovemyshiba]

I just loved reading everyone's stories!!!!

shiba inu --we saw a Shiba on the web, and thought it was just about the cutest thing EVER!!!!! This was while we were still in a townhouse where we weren't allowed pets, but we were moving soon, and planning on getting a dog. We researched the breed, and found out that they are pretty hard to find (around here at least). We decided that we probably couldn't get one, so we were going to get a boxer. Last July, we went to a dog show, and met 2 Shiba's in person, and loved them. As it turned out, the handler had 2 for sale, because the previous owner had cancer and couldn't care for them anymore--one week later, we had Kito!!!!
beagle --I had a beagle named Spike growing up (he is puppy Spike's predecessor), and he was great--I missed him so much!!! When we decided to go for a second dog, I really wanted a beagle. We filled out an application at PAWS, a local adoption agency for pets, and got a call about a week later--from the man who ran the beagle rescue. He told us he had gotten our app from them, and he had a dog who he thought was perfect for us--we brought Abbey home that night.
lab --Many of you know the story with Riley. I went to the SPCA, just to visit. As I was leaving, a woman was getting out of her car with a little black furball in her arms. She asked if I wanted a pup, and I said not right now. I got closer, and saw the little guy's face, and I couldn't say no. She told me he was a big baby (he was only 12 weeks old), and that she didn't want him anymore. I couldn't bear the thought of driving away, knowing he would be stuck in a cage in that awful place, so I took him. I brought him to see my husband at work, and he fell in love with him, so he went home with me to meet the other dogs!!

[Pam]

I used to work with a girl who had a poodle. She talked all the time about how smart her little girl was and also that poodles are non-shedders and have no doggy odor. Hers was a silver miniature but she was quick to point out that they come in several colors and 3 sizes so there's a right one for everyone. :)

When hubby and I moved into our first house we wanted a dog immediately. We moved in mid-April and bought Peaches (toy apricot female poodle) on May 1st. That was many, many years ago (I don't even like to think how long ago! :o ) and I have had 5 others since then, in all sizes and colors. At this point I think you can say I am hopelessly hooked on the breed!! Though I love all dogs and have several other breed favorites, poodles are definitely my heart. :) As Aly recently posted, "to know a poodle is to love a poodle." :)

[RubyMutt]

I didn't really have a specific breed in mind when I started looking for Ruby. I searched Pet Finder for dogs her size & age. I came across Ruby & she was perfect :D (she's a basenji/australian cattle dog mix)

[wolf_Q]

I didn't choose the breed for Reggie and Smokey. I was 2 when we got Smokey. My mom chose a poodle because they didn't shed. My parents got Reggie for free from a friend.....we weren't exactly looking for a second dog. But my parents had always loved schnauzers, so we ended up getting him. :) I love Reggie and Smokey to death, but I don't see myself getting another poodle or schnauzer.

All of my life, I'd also been begging for my own dog. I have always been obsessed with wolves, and that obsession turned me to dogs that look rather "wolf-like" (bushy tail, ears, etc.) My favorites were always german shepards and siberian huskies.

I've researched both breeds, and I'd still love to get a german shepard...but I think the siberian husky is better for me. I like their size (medium), temperament (usually get along well with other dogs, not a guard dog, playful, etc.), and I'm very drawn to their looks. I also like their coat, although it sheds, it's not really thick/long.

I wasn't exactly planning on getting a red husky though....I really wanted a black/white one...oh well, I love my red Nebo boy! :D

[Dogz]

Digger- My dad has always loved labs, so he found Digger at a shelter.
Chubby- (Digger's son-I picked him from the litter)
Otis- We really wanted a small breed of dog, so we were looking in Dog Books after dog books, and we all loved the pug.
Prince- I had actually never looked at a Samoyed before, and I kinda wanted a German Shepherd, but I got him as a present, and what can I say? I LOVE HIM TO DEATH!;)

[SeamusK]

Well, I already had a GSD Named jefe, i thought it would be good to get another, So we did, but the people only had wolfhybrids, so we got one of those.

[Andie]

Luck!!!!

I got Bull and I read up on pits and realized these are the dogs that I have to have in my life.

[Tonya]

I grew up with an Alaskan Malmute Timber wolf cross. I had her from 5 years old until I was 21. She was the most beautiful dog that I have ever seen. She never growled or bit in all those years. She was sweet and gentle to all animals. If I could clone her I would. Anyways, because of her, I have always been obsessed with getting a dog like her. Dusty's eyes reminded me of Christy, so I got him. Roxy's gentle personality reminded me of Christy, so I got her. As for Teddy, I was repairing someone's phone lines that had pomeranians. They were so happy and playful and fluffy. I called the lady every few months for a year until she finally had a litter with a pup I liked.

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this pet talk.

I grew up in a house full of animals. My parents took in every stray pet that came along. So i grew up with springer spanial, old english sheep dog, pomeranian, and a yorkie tarier.

When i moved out into a house of my own with my fiance it was quiet with out any pets. He grew up with Golden Retreivers. So for my birthday he got me a Golden retreiver puppie whom we named Bentley.

Last october we decided to get Bentley a friend to keep him company during the day while we were away at work. So we went back to the same breader and got a four month old puppie. Another Golden Retreiver, Tyler.

One reason we chose Golden Retreiver, is because of how good they are with people and with children. My fiance and i don't have human kids right now and if they become a thought in the future we wanted dogs that would be good companions for the kids and us.

The two of them are now inseperatable. We just love our boys!

Thanks for reading.:)

[Cheshirekatt]

Originally posted by ILoveMyGoldenBoys
Hi Everyone,
I am new to this pet talk.

Hello and welcome!

We want pictures of your golden boys!

:D

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

Thank you for the welcome.

I am trying to get the pictures posted.... I am still scannin some... so in a few minutes!!

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

Well here is an attempt... if this works these are pictures of Bentley.
http://C:\Documents and Settings\T J.M4R5O2\My Documents\My Pictures\index.htm

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

Here is a photo of Tyler, our youngest.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

WELCOME TO PET TALK! Bentley and Tyler are gorgeous! I am owned by 2 dogs. A 1 year old female golden retriever named Daisy (in my signature) and a 2 year old female, rough, sable and white collie named Molly(in my signature). I have pics posted all over this board under Daisy and Molly pictures. I love forward to seeing more pictures of your gorgeous golden!:D

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

I must admit this is grate! I like talking to people who love there pets!

I noticed how you said "I am owed by 2 dogs"! That is too funny!

I should get my mother in law on this board! She has two golden retreivers as well and she just loves her boys too! Now that her two human sons have grown up.... the dogs are her children!
I don't know if any of you have gone to the extent of having a doggie birthday party? But my mother-in-law and her two boys have! With a dog bone cake! if you can belive that!

i have attached a picture of her two boys... enjoy!

[doglovrforevr]

My Puppy's name is Rusty. He is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. The reason we got a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is because my mom's friend had one, and the breed met all the things we wanted in a dog! We found a breeder near us with puppies and Rusty was the only one left available. I fell in love with him at first sight! Here is a picture of my baby. In this picture he is relaxing and this picture always makes me laugh! He is so funny!:D

[GoldenRetrLuver]

ILoveMyGoldenBoys, your golden boys are just gorgeous! I love meeting and talking to people who share my love for goldens as I do! YES! My dogs do have doggie birthday partys! We invite some of their "friends" over, they open presents, and we get them a dog cake from a dog bakery near us. We have their birthdays at the same time, since they are exactly 1 year apart. LOL, and it is true..my dogs own me!:D

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

GoldenRetrLuver,

That is just too funny!! It is funny how Pets give us so much joy!
Sometimes when i am talking to peole at work about my boys... they just don't understand! They look at me like I have three heads!
I myself don't throw birthday parties for my boys.... but they do get spoild alot. They love going to visit all there doggie friends! One of our friends has a 1 1/2 year old golden and she is just a bundle of energy... when ever i say "your girlfriend is comming" they run to the door and wait impatiently! it is funny how dogs have such an active social life! Non pet peole just don't know what they are missing!!!

[GoldenRetrLuver]

AWWWWW, how cute!:D

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Daisy and Molly pics (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24727&highlight=Daisy+and+Molly+pictures)

Just in case your intrested, there is the link to where there are pics of Molly and Daisy:)

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

They are so cute!!

I have to figure out how to post my boys on to that silly auto signature.... :confused:

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by ILoveMyGoldenBoys
They are so cute!!

I have to figure out how to post my boys on to that silly auto signature.... :confused:

Thanx! You could ask some of the people here if they could make you a sig...there really nice! I personally, dont know how too.

[ILoveMyGoldenBoys]

Thanks for the info. i will try that.

[tikeyas_mom]

I have always had malamutes my whoile life. I have had sooo many in my family and I loved them all to death. Knowing they were to big for a gurl like me, and I wanted my own dog soooo bad, I desided I wanted a mini malamute, aka siberian husky. lol.

I befgged for three year befor I got my first siberian puppy Moka, she was fat and lazy and mean, she hated everyone exnaing me.

she bit my mom and would always be bearing her teeth. She was from a local siberian breeder so we took her back. The reson we did so was because my lil brother was 4 at the time and we didnt want to indanger him.

then a few weeks later a man pulled into my drive way with Tikeya, she was so cute and car sick to boot lol.
she never was on a leash as a puppy beause she stayed right by my side all the time. She even slept in my room.

Her and my dads malamute got along great but when he got put down *he hurt another dog*, Tikeya was so sad, so we got another siberian female *Mikiya*, and they fought like cats and dogs constantly. So we gave Mikiya to a family with a farm near by.

My mom wanted to get another dog and it was around 4 months befor chiristmas becofr my aunt got her lasa apso named Tika, My mom loved her to death and wanted one, she did research and desided she rather have a shih tzu, so we went to a breeder and picked out Oscar, the breeder didnt ant to give him to us because he wasnt show quality, but my mom fell in love at first sight.

sorry it was so long but ya I had to keep writing lol.

[primabella]

The thing that got me into herding dogs was that my mom's dog was a cocker spaniel/collie mix and she was great. I just loved everything about her so when i foudn out there was a breed sort of like her, I researched it and eventually fell in love witht he breed. I also realized that a Sheltie would be perfect for our lifestyle. When we visited the shelters, I originally wanted a Sheltie mix but by the end, turned to a breeder to get a pure. I just love the breed so much.

When I get older (and become more an experienced dog-owner-as Mick was my first pup) I would prefer that the dogs choose me. :)

Welcome to PT ILoveMyGoldenBoys!

[Dakota's Mommy]

Well, let's see here! We got Dakota first and I really didn't have a say with her. Brian always wanted a Dane so when he found them on sale, he just showed up at home with her one Sunday. I didn't know much about Danes at the time, but I'm so happy that he did, I love my biggest baby girl!

With Destiny, we wanted to get Dakota a playmate, a lab, a dalmation, a husky, one of the breeds that we really liked but we hadn't set fully what we wanted yet when our neighbor asked us if we knew anybody who wanted a dalmation. So, we went and looked at her and brought her home that night, she's a little hyper, but I love my crazy baby too.

And with Sierra, Brian was trying to get another Dane puppy which I wasnt' sure of with the size in our little house. So, when he found out the dane puppies in the paper were gone, I told him that we should check the shelters and rescue a dog if we were going to go ahead and get another one. Knowing lots about labs, we ended up leaving the animal control that day with SIerra, our black lab mix!